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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. The image shows a small, blurry, bronze or copper-colored figurine. The figurine depicts a seated woman with a large head, small circular eye sockets, and a body that appears to be wearing a short-sleeved garment. The figure has a prominent thigh and knee, with the leg bent at the knee and the foot pointing downwards. The figurine appears to have a greenish patina. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
419 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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